Ranking the American League East: Who has the best bullpen?

CaptionBaltimore Orioles

Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

Bullpen success may be the toughest area in baseball to repeat from year to year, but the Orioles bring back just about the entire group that posted a 3.00 bullpen ERA in 2012. Jim Johnson (above) set a new team record with 51 saves last season (in 54 attempts) and he's got Pedro Strop, Darren...

Bullpen success may be the toughest area in baseball to repeat from year to year, but the Orioles bring back just about the entire group that posted a 3.00 bullpen ERA in 2012. Jim Johnson (above) set a new team record with 51 saves last season (in 54 attempts) and he's got Pedro Strop, Darren... (Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun)

The Red Sox worked to improve their bullpen this offseason, trading for right-hander Joel Hanrahan (above) and naming him their closer. (Hanrahan had 76 total saves over the past two seasons in Pittsburgh.) Boston also added former Oriole Koji Uehara, who has only allowed four hits in nine...

The Red Sox worked to improve their bullpen this offseason, trading for right-hander Joel Hanrahan (above) and naming him their closer. (Hanrahan had 76 total saves over the past two seasons in Pittsburgh.) Boston also added former Oriole Koji Uehara, who has only allowed four hits in nine... (J. Meric, Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera (above) is back for one last ride after a torn ACL ended his season last May. The greatest closer of all-time, 43, will have familiar names like David Robertson, Boone Logan and Joba Chamberlain pitching in front of him. The Yankees lost Rafael Soriano to the Nationals in free...

Mariano Rivera (above) is back for one last ride after a torn ACL ended his season last May. The greatest closer of all-time, 43, will have familiar names like David Robertson, Boone Logan and Joba Chamberlain pitching in front of him. The Yankees lost Rafael Soriano to the Nationals in free... (Gary Cameron, Reuters)

The Rays actually bettered the Orioles in bullpen ERA last year (an AL-best 2.88). Much of that was because of the historic season of closer Fernando Rodney (above). The crooked hat-wearing, arrow-pointing right-hander had 48 saves and an 0.60 ERA, best ever for a reliever. The Rays also have...

The Rays actually bettered the Orioles in bullpen ERA last year (an AL-best 2.88). Much of that was because of the historic season of closer Fernando Rodney (above). The crooked hat-wearing, arrow-pointing right-hander had 48 saves and an 0.60 ERA, best ever for a reliever. The Rays also have... (Leon Halip, Getty Images)

In the bullpen resides the Blue Jays' biggest question mark heading into 2013. Right-handers Casey Janssen (above, 22 saves last season) and Sergio Santos could both see save opportunities, but neither has proven yet to be a shutdown ninth-inning guy. Steve Delabar also has good stuff, and the...

In the bullpen resides the Blue Jays' biggest question mark heading into 2013. Right-handers Casey Janssen (above, 22 saves last season) and Sergio Santos could both see save opportunities, but neither has proven yet to be a shutdown ninth-inning guy. Steve Delabar also has good stuff, and the... (Jared Wickerham, Getty Images)

How does the AL East -- likely the deepest in baseball -- stack up from position to position? This spring we're giving you an opportunity to vote for who has the edge at each spot. Today, a chance to vote on the bullpens. If you missed our previous polls, check them out here: CATCHERS...